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Oskaloosa Girls Golf Shows Resilience at Pella Conference Tournament

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Yesterday, the Oskaloosa girls golf team took to the greens at the scenic Pella Golf and Country Club, displaying their skills in their conference tournament. Coach Cory Sheeley noted the team’s strong start, with an impressive score of 211 on the first nine holes. However, the team faced challenges on the back nine, finishing with […]

Oskaloosa Girls Shine at Grinnell Track Meet

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GRINNELL, April 23, 2024 – The Oskaloosa girls track and field team delivered at the Grinnell meet on Tuesday night. Ryleigh Wilken was the star of the night, as she improved her personal best in the high jump, clearing 5-5 and securing fourth place on the all-time top 10 list. In the throws, Rees Campbell […]

Mahaska County Supervisors Discuss How Best To Communicate 911 Payment

Mahaska County Courthouse

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on Monday morning in the 3rd-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse. The Supervisors approved the appointments of John Jacobs, Ron Groenendyk, Susie Keller-McCain, and Elizabeth Christopher to the Pioneer Cemetery Commission. Supervisors approved the appointments of Jay Kaiser and Joe Warrick to the […]

Oskaloosa City Council Approves Pay Raises, Amends Budgets, and Makes Partial Payment to 911 Board

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The Oskaloosa City Council met on Monday evening, April 15, 2024, led by Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Drost. Newly elected 4th Ward Councilmember Abu Ibrahim was sworn into office by Drost. Ibrahim won the special election over former councilmember Jimmy Carter to replace Steve Burnett, who resigned. The Oskaloosa City Council approved a 5% salary increase […]

Osky Girls Track and Field Shines at Home Relays

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Oskaloosa, Iowa—The Oskaloosa High School girls’ track and field team made an impressive showing at the Osky Relays on April 4, 2024. They secured a commendable second-place finish in a competitive field, tying with Carlisle. Despite challenging weather conditions, with the meet kicking off in windy circumstances and temperatures lingering in the mid-40s, the athletes […]

Oskaloosa Girls Tennis Shows Grit Amid Tough Conditions

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Oskaloosa, April 4, 2024 — The Oskaloosa Girls Tennis team faced a challenging match against formidable opponents Thursday night, braving very cold and windy conditions and having a tough day on the courts with a 0-10-1 loss. Coach Bryan Kime reflected on the night’s challenges and the team’s performance, noting, “The girls didn’t have a […]

Oskaloosa Boys Track & Field Compete at 96th Osky Relays

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Oskaloosa, IA – On a brisk evening that would set the stage for memorable performances, the Oskaloosa Boys Track & Field team stepped onto their home track with determination and left with a trove of medals and moments that will be talked about for seasons to come. The 96th Osky Relays saw the team, under […]

Oskaloosa Boys Golf Team Leads the Field in Albia, Showcasing Team Depth and Individual Bests

Oskaloosa Boys Golf at Albia 2024 (photo provided).

In a regular season meet held in Albia, the Oskaloosa Boys Varsity Golf team outperformed their competition with a solid team score of 159, leading them to first place. The team faced off against local schools from Albia, Chariton, Clarke, and Moravia. Albia followed behind with a score of 168, while Clarke and Chariton tied […]

Ibrahim Wins Oskaloosa 4th Ward Seat

Abu Ibrahim

Oskaloosa, Iowa – In a notable local election, the residents of Oskaloosa’s 4th Ward have spoken, electing newcomer Abu Ibrahim to represent them, with a significant majority. The election, held on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, with voting taking place at the historic old YMCA building on 414 North 3rd Street, from 7 a.m. to 8 […]

Oskaloosa Boys’ Golf Team Looks to Bounce Back After Sixth-Place Finish at Woodland Hills

Oskaloosa Boys Gold at Woodland Hills in 2024. (submitted photo)

Woodland Hills, March 29, 2024—In their season opener, the Oskaloosa boys’ golf team navigated the challenges of the Saydel Eagles Boys’ Golf Invitational, finishing in sixth place amidst a competitive field. With an aggregate score of 326, the team didn’t hit their stride but saw it as a foundational step for the season ahead. Linus […]

           

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